GEORGIA NURSING LICENSE

Important Note: Nursing licensure and practice requirements are subject to change. Nursing License Map makes its best effort to keep content accurate; however, the official source is the State Board of Nursing. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Georgia State Board of Nursing before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 1/20/2015

Education Requirements for Nursing Licenses in Georgia

Nursing Licenses in Georgia

Master's Required?

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNA)

Y

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Y

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Y

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Y

Registered Nurse (RN)

N

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

N

Georgia Nursing Salary Average

Licensed Nursing Assistant: $21,910

Licensed Practice Nurse: $37,330

Registered Nurse: $61,630

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: >$80,000*

*The Salary of an advanced practice nurse in Georgia can vary widely based upon specialization. Learn more about Georgia nursing salary.

There are many paths to become a nurse in Georgia. The path you take will mostly depend upon the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The higher your level of education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.

In addition to nursing salaries in Georgia, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Georgia nursing licensure. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in the healthcare sphere it’s difficult to stay current. If you have any comments or suggestions for our information on nursing in Georgia, please let us know!

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses may apply for prescriptive authority for Schedule III-V controlled substances in collaboration with a physician.

Georgia Nursing Licensure Renewal

License is required through the Georgia Board of Nursing every two years. Starting with licenses expiring in January of 2016, nurses must meet one of 5 continuing competence requirements in order to renew their license: 30 continuing education hours, maintenance of certification by a national certifying body, completion of an accredited academic nursing program, verification of competency at a facility with 500 hours worked, or completion of a board reentry program or nursing education program.

FEATURED ONLINE HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS

Nursing@Georgetown is an academically rigorous, evidence-based program that culminates in a Master of Science degree in Nursing, delivered online by Georgetown University’s nationally ranked School of Nursing & Health Studies.

Offered by the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University, this online Executive Master of Health Administration program is designed for healthcare professionals who aspire to become leaders in their field.

This online Master of Science in Management of Health Informatics and Analytics program from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University enables graduates to improve the efficiency of health care organizations through the use of data and technology.

Additional InformationApplicants Who Have Completed a Nontraditional Nursing Education Program Must Provide Evidence of At Least 1,800 Hours of Nursing Practice within the Past 3 Years

EndorsementIndividuals Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Another State Who Can Provide Proof of At Least 2 Years of Clinical Practice within the Past 3 Years May Apply for Licensure through Endorsement. A $60 Application Fee Is Required.

Additional InformationApplicants Who Have Completed a Nontraditional Nursing Education Program Must Provide Evidence of At Least 1,800 Hours of Nursing Practice within the Past 3 Years

EndorsementIndividuals Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Another State Who Can Provide Proof of At Least 2 Years of Clinical Practice within the Past 3 Years May Apply for Licensure through Endorsement. A $75 Application Fee Is Required.

FEATURED ONLINE HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS

Nursing@Georgetown is an academically rigorous, evidence-based program that culminates in a Master of Science degree in Nursing, delivered online by Georgetown University’s nationally ranked School of Nursing & Health Studies.

Offered by the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University, this online Executive Master of Health Administration program is designed for healthcare professionals who aspire to become leaders in their field.

This online Master of Science in Management of Health Informatics and Analytics program from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University enables graduates to improve the efficiency of health care organizations through the use of data and technology.